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Uvex Bionic Face Shield — Clear Full-Face, With Headgear
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EDITORIAL REVIEW: 4.7/5 — WC Safety Review of the Uvex Bionic Face Shield, a clear polycarbonate full-face shield with headgear. Editorial assessment by Steven Eaton, WC Safety editor, based on published Uvex specif...
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EDITORIAL REVIEW: 4.7/5 — WC Safety Review of the Uvex Bionic Face Shield, a clear polycarbonate full-face shield with headgear.
Editorial assessment by Steven Eaton, WC Safety editor, based on published Uvex specifications and category fit. We did not laboratory-test this product.
Editorial assessment by Steven Eaton, WC Safety editor, based on published Uvex specifications and category fit. We did not laboratory-test this product.
The Uvex Bionic Face Shield (S8510) is an ANSI Z87.1-compliant clear injection-molded polycarbonate full-face shield with headgear, covering brow to below the chin with built-in chin and extended top-of-head protection against impacts, flying debris, and chemical splash — secondary protection worn over primary safety glasses or goggles, and its clear window is not arc-rated for welding.
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Why the Uvex Bionic Face Shield covers what glasses cannot
Safety glasses and goggles protect the eyes, but leave the cheeks, jaw, and neck exposed to flying debris, grinding sparks, and splash. The Uvex Bionic Face Shield adds that coverage: a clear injection-molded polycarbonate window from brow to below the chin, with built-in chin protection and extended top-of-head coverage, on included headgear for standalone use. Polycarbonate rates superior to acetate or propionate in ANSI Z87.1 high-impact testing, and the clear window keeps optical clarity for the shift. As face shields go, this is the full-coverage clear pick, and the best face shields guide and the glasses vs face shields guide explain how it layers with primary eyewear. It shields the whole face beyond the eyes.
Safety first: a face shield is secondary protection — it must be worn over primary safety glasses or goggles, not instead of them. It adds face and neck coverage, but a chemical splash hazard also needs sealed D3 goggles under it to seal the eyes. This clear window gives no welding arc or infrared protection — for welding or torch work use a proper shade lens or welding helmet. Confirm the ANSI Z87.1 marking and headgear on the listing, and retire the shield when the window is scratched.
What the Uvex Bionic Face Shield listing documents
From the published specs: an ANSI Z87.1 full-face shield; a clear injection-molded polycarbonate window (high-impact rated); brow-to-below-chin coverage with built-in chin and extended top-of-head protection; included headgear for standalone use; and a black matte color. These are true full face shield and polycarbonate face shield credentials in a clear face shield. Confirm the Z87 marking and hard-hat mounting on the listing.
How the Uvex Bionic Face Shield compares to other eye protection
For a chemical-splash face shield, the Pyramex S1000; for a general full-face shield, the Pyramex S1010; for a contoured visor shield, the Gateway Venom 679; for the sealed goggle you wear under it, the Uvex Stealth S3960D; and for a maximum-barrier splash goggle, the 3M Centurion 452AF. The eye protection buyer's guide covers the range.
Choosing the right face and eye protection
Match the shield and the primary eyewear under it to the hazard. Browse the eye protection and face shields collections; for grinding and cutting shields, the grinding and cutting shields guide; and for the standard, the ANSI Z87.1 guide and the best safety glasses guide.
Where it fits by job and crew orders
The Uvex Bionic suits grinding, machining, chemical-adjacent, and maintenance work where full-face coverage over primary eyewear is needed — see the mechanics eyewear guide and the manufacturing eyewear guide. Remember the shield supplements, not replaces, the safety glasses or goggles underneath. Confirm the Z87 marking and headgear on the listing, and retire the shield when the window is scratched or the headgear fails. For the primary eyewear worn under the shield, compare the anti-fog eyewear collection and the anti-fog guide to keep the view clear. For crew orders, quantity purchasing runs through a free Amazon Business account — volume pricing, PO numbers at checkout, and tax-exempt eligibility for qualifying organizations, with the walkthrough linked in our footer.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Uvex Bionic Face Shield?
An ANSI Z87.1-compliant clear injection-molded polycarbonate full-face shield (S8510) with headgear. It covers brow to below the chin with built-in chin and extended top-of-head protection against impacts, flying debris, and chemical splash.
Does it include headgear?
Yes - the listing states the assembly includes a headgear component for standalone deployment without additional accessories. Confirm the headgear and any hard-hat mounting on the listing.
Is a face shield primary eye protection?
No - a face shield is secondary protection worn over primary safety glasses or goggles, not instead of them. It adds face, cheek, jaw, and neck coverage that glasses and goggles alone cannot provide.
Is the clear version rated for welding?
No - this is the clear window, which provides no welding arc or infrared protection. For welding, torch cutting, or arc work, use a proper welding shade lens or a welding helmet; the clear shield is for impact, debris, and splash.
Is it rated for chemical splash?
The listing states protection against chemical splashes as a full-face shield. For a chemical splash hazard, wear sealed D3 splash goggles under the shield - the shield adds face coverage but the goggles seal the eyes.
What is the shield made of?
Injection-molded polycarbonate, which the listing notes rates superior to acetate or propionate in ANSI Z87.1 high-impact testing, with optical clarity for all-day viewing.
What does the full-shield design cover?
It covers from the brow to below the chin line, with built-in chin protection and extended top-of-head coverage, guarding the face, cheeks, and jaw from flying and falling objects and splash.
Can I wear it over prescription glasses?
Yes - as a face shield it is worn over your glasses or goggles; confirm the headgear fit and clearance on the listing.
Can I mount it on a hard hat?
Many Bionic headgear options mount to a hard hat; confirm the specific mounting compatibility for your hard hat on the listing.
How do I care for it?
Clean the window with lens-safe wipes, avoid abrasive cloths that scratch polycarbonate, and retire the shield when the window is scratched enough to impair vision or the headgear is damaged.
What color is the frame?
The listing states a black matte color; confirm any other options and the window tint on the product page.
How do I order for a crew?
Quantity purchasing runs through a free Amazon Business account - volume pricing, PO numbers at checkout, and tax-exempt eligibility for qualifying organizations. The bulk-ordering walkthrough is linked in our site footer.
Read our detailed Uvex Bionic Face Shield review — strengths, limitations, and the alternatives that matter.
Brand / Vendor
Uvex
Model / SKU
S8510
Product Type
Face Shields
Price
$33.45 (Amazon)
Rating
4.6 / 5 — 7371 Amazon ratings
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★★★★★4.6 / 5· 7,371 ratings on Amazon
★★★★★
Safety with Comfort at a Great Price!
I tried many face shields before this model and I've finally found the winner. It's extremely balanced and comfortable but has successfully protected my face numerous times from dangerous chunks of wood and bark flying off my lathe. The visor is micro-adjustable so you can fit glasses or a respirator underneath - comfortably! Very sturdy build but this shield is light enough that you forget you're wearing it.Tips:• Remove the protective film off the visor before using!• Push the head strap adjustment knob in to adjust.• Spend a few minutes customizing the fit - helps with comfort and you only have to do it once. With 2,784 possible adjustment positions, I'm sure you can find the perfect fit.Pros:• Outstanding optics. Clear field of vision ahead, lower and peripherally• Strong polycarbonate visor is Ansi rated• Replaceable visor and sweatband• Can be adjusted while wearing• Anti-Fog actually works! (model S8510 only)• Visor flips up and stays up until you tug it downCons:• So comfortable that you'll forget you're wearing the shield• The Darth Vader look frightens my dog
Verified Purchaser · March 28, · ✓ Amazon Verified Purchase
★★★★★
THIS shield works!
This face shield is amazing. I’ve had so many rocks hit my face, but not really because of this shield. It didn’t crack and it never fogs up. I am a picky worker and I want my equipment to work properly and this fits the bill!
Verified Purchaser · June 6, 20 · ✓ Amazon Verified Purchase
★★★★★
Worthwhile Upgrade over regular shields
What an upgrade! I've used the old style shields and they did their job, but were clunky, distorted vision, and annoying. This is light years ahead. The shield is optically excellent. There is no distortion across the field of view. The field of view is very wide and long (side to side and up and down). The supporting frame isn't in the way, even when the shield is pushed forward in the two mounting positions.I tried the shield forward because I didn't want it to fog the way my old one sometimes did. That wasn't needed. The anti-fog works well, at least when it's new. I don't know how well it will last, but it's great so far. This was going back and forth between a shop with a/c and a covered outdoor area (20 or so degree difference in temps) in about 70% humidity. Super cold may perform differently.The mask is comfortable on the head, with several adjustments to make it fit a range of wearers. Padding is good, and it stays in the up position until you pull it down. It's not difficult, either, and doesn't try to push the straps off your head if you adjust the shield position.Protection is good with good coverage from forehead to neck. I used it for metal grinding with handheld angle grinders and bench grinders, and a cold saw. There were times you could hear bits flick and hit the plastic, but it wasn't nicked up or damaged. Over time I'm sure it will succumb and need to be changed, but that seems like it will be a while out at this pace.
Verified Purchaser · September · ✓ Amazon Verified Purchase
★★★★☆
Great visibility, light weight, works as designed...but not very comfortable
I was finally able to get some time with my new (to me) lathe spent a couple of minutes making needed adjustments to the face shield. You're able to adjust a two straps to get the hood to fit as you like, a back strap adjustment (going around your head) and the top strap (going over your head). This may be a personal preference and my issue alone, but I don't want the shield to move around or feel lose when using it so I have the top strap adjusted so the hood is "resting" on the top of my head. Initially, there is no discomfort or pain when putting the hood on, but after wearing it for a couple of hours, that's not the case. This can be resolved easily by wrapping a washcloth or shop towel around the top strap and taping it in place...or something along those lines.My only other option is to over tighten the back strap so the hood is secure without having the top strap resting on my scalp. With prolonged usage, this will give me a headache, so I choose not to do that.Again, this may be a personal preference and has nothing to do with the quality or functionality of the hood. In fact, almost every other hood I looked at was the same or similar to this one, so I don't think my experience would be any different.Great product / value for the price and it works as designed. I, being the delicate flower that I am, would just like to see some padding on the top strap!!
Verified Purchaser · November 4 · ✓ Amazon Verified Purchase
★★★★★
The best faceshield I've ever used.
I'm a retired machinist with over 25 years running all sorts of machines. Because of this I've used all sorts of different face protection. I'm now getting into wood turning and even though I knew I needed a face shield I had been putting it off. I had neck surgery about 5 yrs. ago so my neck isn't as strong as it used to be so I've been putting off getting a face shield. Until I had a 3" inch long piece of wood come out of a piece of Willow I was turning and stuck in my hair. It just missed sticking me in the face and happened so fast I didn't even see it. That's when I decided it was time to get that face shield.After a lot of looking I picked this one. The clear part wraps around the front to the sides far enough to give a good wide angle view. The bottom of it dips down far enough to cover the throat area and the top curves up and back giving protection from flying pieces from the front.The head gear for holding it is far better than the usual face shields have. The Head Band has a dial at the back that you push in and turn to tighten or loosen it. It also has padding in the front and back. I might add more to the front in the summer for a sweat band but for now its OK. The band going over the top has the usual hole and pin adjustment. The hinges on the side can be adjusted to set the face shield closer or further away from your face and that's really nice. Its something that I haven't seen on any of the other face shields I've used.When it came it had protective plastic film on both sides of the clear face shield that I had to peel off. It's a bit difficult to get the shield into the shell so to keep from getting finger prints on the face shield, and possibly scratching it, I only peeled the plastic film cover back about half an inch to a inch from the edges. Then mounted it in the shell before I finished peeling the protective film off the face shield.This Face Shield is pretty light compared to a lot of the others but it's still heavy enough to notice. Since I've had my neck operated on I can only stand to wear this for a few minutes at a time. I'm hoping that as I continue to use it my neck will get stronger and it wont be so hard to keep it on. The only thing that would make it even better would be having some pieces of protective film to put on the face shield to help keep it from getting scratched. Then when they get too dirty to see through just peel them off and put on a new one. I've seen these for the Trend Airshield Pro. I might try some of those for this face shield.Overall I think this is about the best face shield/face protection you can get without going to a full helmet setup. I have no problem with giving this a recommendation for anybody that's looking for face protection while running a lathe, a line trimmer outside, a bench grinder/cutoff saw, or any of the other things that you could need good protection for your face.
Verified Purchaser · November 1 · ✓ Amazon Verified Purchase
★★★★★
Provides maximum face/eye protection!
Debris would often pass around my 3M face shield while engaged in extensive string trimming work. So, I searched and found this face shield which has since not allowed any debris into my eyes during the same job. As a bonus, the anti-fog coating works very well as my old 3M used to fog up frequently enough to annoyingly interrupt my work. Note that it’s construction is not top tier but it continues to keep me from visiting the ER for foreign body in eye injuries. For this, I give this product, 5-Stars!
Verified Purchaser · May 27, 20 · ✓ Amazon Verified Purchase
★★★★★
Pretty nice face shield!
Was a little concerned when I took it out of the box because it felt lite and flimsy, but after I mounted the head harness on it, pealed the plastic off the inside and outside of the face shield itself, then tried it on, I was impressed! It's lite weight so you could have it on for hours and not get tired of wearing it.Plenty of room to breath and not fog up, and not feel like your wearing a diving mask. Good clear view of everything with no distortion. I'm a little concerned that the face shield itself will scratch easy and only time will tell.That said, it'll be good to keep liquids from splashing on your face from your chin to literally the top of your head. Also be good to prevent lite debris from hit your face or getting in your eyes and nose etc if your blasting with air. I'm not sure it will stand up to hot debris sparks from a grinder and the like because the shield will probably get burn specs/pocks/spots in it. If your working on a rusty car from underneath this would be better than safety glasses to keep dirt, rust and stuff out of your eyes.I've spent $20 on things of lesser value. If your power washing things this would be perfect. I'm sure you get the idea. Plenty of uses and Highly Recommended.
Verified Purchaser · October 19 · ✓ Amazon Verified Purchase
★★★★★
Doesn’t fog up
Very comfortable fit, changing shields is quite easy, the shield does not fog up at all during the past two weeks that I have used it, there is no part of the shield that blocks your peripheral vision on the sides or front of your face. Wouldn’t hesitate recommending this to anyone looking for a good shield.
Verified Purchaser · March 10, · ✓ Amazon Verified Purchase
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Uvex Bionic Face Shield?
An ANSI Z87.1-compliant clear injection-molded polycarbonate full-face shield (S8510) with headgear. It covers brow to below the chin with built-in chin and extended top-of-head protection against impacts, flying debris, and chemical splash.
Does it include headgear?
Yes - the listing states the assembly includes a headgear component for standalone deployment without additional accessories. Confirm the headgear and any hard-hat mounting on the listing.
Is a face shield primary eye protection?
No - a face shield is secondary protection worn over primary safety glasses or goggles, not instead of them. It adds face, cheek, jaw, and neck coverage that glasses and goggles alone cannot provide.
Is the clear version rated for welding?
No - this is the clear window, which provides no welding arc or infrared protection. For welding, torch cutting, or arc work, use a proper welding shade lens or a welding helmet; the clear shield is for impact, debris, and splash.
Is it rated for chemical splash?
The listing states protection against chemical splashes as a full-face shield. For a chemical splash hazard, wear sealed D3 splash goggles under the shield - the shield adds face coverage but the goggles seal the eyes.
What is the shield made of?
Injection-molded polycarbonate, which the listing notes rates superior to acetate or propionate in ANSI Z87.1 high-impact testing, with optical clarity for all-day viewing.
What does the full-shield design cover?
It covers from the brow to below the chin line, with built-in chin protection and extended top-of-head coverage, guarding the face, cheeks, and jaw from flying and falling objects and splash.
Can I wear it over prescription glasses?
Yes - as a face shield it is worn over your glasses or goggles; confirm the headgear fit and clearance on the listing.
Can I mount it on a hard hat?
Many Bionic headgear options mount to a hard hat; confirm the specific mounting compatibility for your hard hat on the listing.
How do I care for it?
Clean the window with lens-safe wipes, avoid abrasive cloths that scratch polycarbonate, and retire the shield when the window is scratched enough to impair vision or the headgear is damaged.
What color is the frame?
The listing states a black matte color; confirm any other options and the window tint on the product page.
How do I order for a crew?
Quantity purchasing runs through a free Amazon Business account - volume pricing, PO numbers at checkout, and tax-exempt eligibility for qualifying organizations. The bulk-ordering walkthrough is linked in our site footer.